OSHCGlobal – International students often have questions about healthcare in Australia and their health insurance. Below we have answered some of the most frequently asked ones.
OSHCGlobal – There is a waiting period for pre-existing conditions. You cannot claim for costs arising during the waiting period if such costs arise from a pre-existing condition.
Students coming to study in Australia must buy an OSHC policy for the entire length of their student visa, which can range from 1 year to 5 years. You might think that a 3-year policy, for example, would cost three times as much as a 1-year policy, but it probably costs more. The premium costs per year for a policy can increase for longer student visas.